This Is What You Will Do in This Role:
· Design, specify, and configure networks supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems.
o Define and document network segmentation strategies.
o Contribute to cybersecurity design requirements and best practices.
o Review and validate network design drawings for accuracy and compliance.
· Provide technical oversight for Operational Technology (OT) network design and support cross-functional project teams.
· Coordinate network equipment configuration, including defining physical interfaces, communication protocols, IP addressing schemes, VLAN structures, and firewall rules.
· Support the design and implementation of OT network architectures to ensure reliable and secure system performance.
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues across network devices and infrastructure in both development and operational environments.
· Assist in developing network solutions for new projects by analyzing system designs and RFQ specifications.
· Maintain current knowledge of industry technologies, standards, and best practices through ongoing training, certifications, and professional development.
What We Are Looking For:
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
· 5+ years of relevant experience
· Strong understanding of industrial plant-floor network infrastructure, including clear differentiation between IT and OT environments.
· Solid background in industrial automation systems and architectures.
· Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routers, switches, and VLAN design.
· Strong expertise in firewalls and industrial cybersecurity principles.
· Experience designing and supporting Industrial DMZ architectures.
· Hands-on experience with IoT-connected devices in industrial environments.
· Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and architectures, such as OPC.
· Relevant certifications (e.g., Belden/Hirschmann, Cisco, or equivalent industrial networking credentials) preferred.
Core Competencies
· Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues in dynamic environments.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Ability to conduct network audits and provide recommendations on architecture, equipment layout, cabling, and infrastructure design.
· Collaborative team player who provides technical guidance and supports cross-functional initiatives.
· Experience presenting and communicating network standards and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
· Willingness to travel up to 40% and work additional hours as needed to support project and business demands.
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Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 6,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.